In this action-packed Wednesday edition of Bonnie & Friends, Bonnie Amistadi and Jace Denman navigate a morning of breaking local news and sports triumphs. The Minnesota Wild provide a major highlight, overcoming a three-goal deficit to defeat the Blackhawks in a thrilling shootout. Meanwhile, the team looks ahead to the Super Bowl as the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks prepare for a high-stakes rematch. Closer to home, a serious alert is issued for Fargo residents following the first detection of the invasive emerald ash borer in the city. Between discussions on changing shopping habits due to inflation and the "joys" of owning aging pets, the duo welcomes Nick and Lucas Johnson from Sweet Shots to talk indoor golf escapes and the evolution of their menu.
Key Moments
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Wild Comeback in St. Paul: Jace recaps the Minnesota Wild's gritty 4-3 shootout win over Chicago, highlighting Jesper Wallstedt’s "Wall of St. Paul" performance and Kirill Kaprizov’s decisive shootout goal.
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Emerald Ash Borer Hits Fargo: NDSU Extension horticulturist Don Kinsler joins the show to discuss the devastating impact of the emerald ash borer, recently discovered near the Fargo library, and offers tips on how to identify and treat at-risk ash trees.
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Super Bowl Rematch Set: The NFL playoffs conclude with the Seahawks edging the Rams and the Patriots surviving a Denver blizzard to set up a Super Bowl 60 showdown in Santa Clara.
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Inflation and Shopping Habits: Bonnie and Jace dive into the "Question of the Morn," hearing from listeners about their shift toward generic brands, stocking up during sales, and the skyrocketing price of Doritos and soda.
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Winter Woes & Exploding Trees: The team discusses the ongoing cold snap, vehicle diagnostic failures, and debunks the "exploding tree" myth while warning of a 17-below-zero dip coming Thursday night.
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Sweet Shots in the Studio: GM Nick Johnson and Pro Lucas Johnson stop by to discuss the facility's breakaway netting system designed for ice strain, their revamped corporate memberships, and why 80% of their customers aren't actually "golfers".
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Local Vigil for Peace: A report on a silent vigil held in Moorhead to honor Alex Pretty and Renee Gooden, both killed in recent incidents involving federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis.
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Agriculture Automation: Ag Director Bridgette Readel highlights a new automated rail car lid system from Rayhawk, designed to keep grain elevator workers safer and warmer during the winter months.